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The tractor analogy The tracter Analogy. The habit of negative thinking, particularly ‘worry’, is what ultimately causes and prolongs anxiety disorders; it’s as simple as that. Stress, genetics and learnt behaviour can all be contributing factors but without the added stress of ‘worry’ they simply wouldn’t exist. Through repeated worry, the brain changes the way […]

Detached mindfulness (A fantastic therapy especially for Generalised Anxiety Disorder). Here’s a quick guide on how to do it. What to do when you ‘catch’ your worry and rumination (second fear) Worry and rumination are both examples of ‘second fear’. Essentially, they are thinking styles, which, although people engage in for a reason, are ultimately […]

Acceptance really is the only ‘permanent’ cure for all anxiety/depressive disorders, but most people do not understand the concept of it. This is where understanding is paramount. Understanding allows the sufferer to accept more willingly. Whilst accepting willingly the sufferer must allow enough time to pass (without adding agitation) to allow mental fatigue to lift, […]